Sr. Project Consultant Microsoft Ecosystem

Company Overview:

Arctiq is a leader in professional IT services and managed services across three core Centers of Excellence: Enterprise Security Modern Infrastructure and Platform Engineering. Renowned for our ability to architect intelligence we connect protect and transform organizations empowering them to thrive in todays digital landscape. Arctiq builds on decades of industry expertise and a customer-centric ethos to deliver exceptional value to clients across diverse industries.

Job Summary:

The Senior Project Consultant Microsoft Ecosystem is a customerfacing technical leader responsible for delivering complex
Microsoft infrastructure identity security and modernization projects for midmarket and enterprise clients.

This role blends hands-on technical expertise with consultative delivery guiding customers through the assessment design and implementation of Microsoft solutions across onpremises hybrid and Azure/Microsoft 365 environments.

The consultant serves as a trusted advisor ensuring solutions are secure scalable and aligned with Microsoft best practices Zero Trust principles and longterm modernization strategies. Most engagements are delivered remotely with occasional onsite travel for project kickoffs critical milestones or customer workshops.

Core Responsibilities:

Microsoft Identity & Directory Services

• Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) design assessment remediation and migrations
• AD health checks security hardening and tiered administration models
• Hybrid identity implementations (Entra ID Connect / Cloud Sync)
• MFA Conditional Access and identity governance concepts

Azure & Hybrid Infrastructure

• Azure architecture aligned to the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework
• Azure networking design and implementation:
  • Azure Virtual Networks VPN Gateway ExpressRoute (conceptual)
  • Network Security Groups (NSGs) Azure Firewall routing
• Azure IaaS and hybrid workloads
• Azure Stack HCI and hybrid server scenarios (preferred)

Microsoft 365 & Collaboration

• Microsoft 365 tenant architecture and core services
• Exchange Online and hybrid Exchange (all supported versions)
• Messaging migrations (Exchange Google Workspace thirdparty platforms)
• SharePoint Online OneDrive Teams and collaboration governance
• Tenanttotenant migrations (M&A scenarios)

Endpoint & Systems Management

• Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM / SCCM)
• Microsoft Intune and endpoint management
• Comanagement (MECM Intune)
• Windows client deployment and management strategies

Security Compliance & Monitoring

• Microsoft Defender XDR (Endpoint Identity Office 365 Cloud Apps)
• Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) deployment and operational concepts
• Microsoft Purview (Information Protection DLP Compliance)
• Security baselines hardening and threat detection

Migration & Tooling Experience

• Migration tools such as:
  • BitTitan MigrationWiz
  • Quest On Demand Migration (AD M365)
  • Other Microsoftaligned migration utilities
• Onpremises to cloud and hybrid migration projects:
  • Identity
  • Messaging
  • Data and collaboration workloads

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver projects aligned to approved Statements of Work (SOWs) ensuring scope schedule and quality objectives are met
• Lead technical execution across onprem hybrid and cloud Microsoft solutions
• Follow established project delivery and quality methodologies
• Participate in customer kickoff meetings technical workshops and solution reviews
• Actively manage technical risks issues and dependencies; escalate when required
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges during implementation
• Identify scope risks and support change management discussions
• Maintain accurate project documentation and technical deliverables
• Provide regular project status updates to Project Managers and leadership
• Enter project activities service tickets time reporting and expenses accurately and on time
• Support internal collaboration with Sales Architecture and Managed Services teams

Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Microsoft OnPremises Infrastructure (AD Windows Server Exchange HyperV)
• Hybrid Identity & Security (AD Entra ID integration)
• Microsoft 365 & Azure Platform Services
• Security Compliance and Threat Protection
• Infrastructure Modernization & Migrations

How will you stand out

• Microsoft Certifications (any combination preferred):
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
  Relevant Exams:
  • AZ104 AZ305 AZ700 AZ500
  • SC300 SC100
  
  

Arctiq is an equal opportunity employer. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond please let us know. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Arctiq team! While we welcome all applicants only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Senior IC